Ondo varsity shut as students protest increase in tuition (Punch)

Students of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, have been directed to vacate the institution’s premises for two weeks following their protest over increase in school fees.

Mr Felix Akinusi, the institution’s Registrar, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Okitipupa, that the two weeks began from April 30 to May 15.

The Registrar said the institution’s management took the decision in order to restore peace on campus and for the protest not to escalate.

He added that the management was initially not aware of the cause of the protest but later dialogued‏ with the students without success. Read more

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